Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/CNS) Infectious Disease South Region II

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic’s Integrated Hospital Care Institute is currently seeking a qualified Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for an Infectious Disease position in the South Region (Akron General/Mercy Hospital). This position involves conducting inpatient new consults and follow-ups, rounding with attending’s and other team members. This position is currently inpatient only, but may have the potential for some outpatient duties down the road. Additional responsibilities include: managing adult patients on the division including (but not limited to): symptom management, assessment and orders. This will be structured as 4 ten hour shifts and will require weekends and holidays on a rotating schedule. APP experience is preferred, however new graduates with extensive infectious disease experience may be considered. Common infectious disease conditions in the hospital include (but are not limited to): • Leukocytosis, Septic Shock, Fever • Pneumonia (CAP, HAP, VAP) • Complicated urinary tract infection/Pyelonephritis • Skin & soft tissue infections • Intra-abdominal abscess • Endocarditis (Native valves, Prosthetic Valves, CIED) • Bone & Join Infection o Osteomyelitis (non-vertebral, vertebral, spinal epidural abscess) o Septic arthritis (native, prosthetic) • Clostridium difficile infection • Central nervous system infection (meningitis, encephalitis, ventriculitis) • Neutropenic fever • HIV/AIDS • Vector-borne infections (tick-borne infection) • Invasive fungal infections Nationally certified Advanced Practice Provider who provides primary and/or specialty care in a variety of healthcare settings. Functions in collaboration with the health care team in accordance with certification and licensure. Practice emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic health problems. Responsible for dissemination of knowledge through instructing, leading and developing educational programs.

Requirements

• MSN required upon hire or within 3 years of hire for external hires and internal hires moving from a non-APRN licensed role to an APRN licensed role.
• Graduate of an accredited APRN program.
• Currently licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in applicable state(s).
• Must be licensed as an RN in applicable state(s).
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner by nationally accredited organization recognized by state Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through the American Heart Association (AHA); or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) may be required based upon work setting.
• Must have arrangements with at least one physician in accordance with requirements set forth by the State Board of Nursing in applicable states.
• Must be credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated competency and the ability to perform advanced assessment and diagnosis.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize the electronic medical record.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior.
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to excellent patient care.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• APP experience is preferred, however new graduates with extensive infectious disease experience may be considered.
• Related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough medical histories, performs complete physical examinations (where indicated), initiates appropriate lab, radiology tests or other special tests required for evaluation of illness, and scrutinizes lab data to establish a record of the patient's current health status and to develop a working diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Works in collaboration with the health care team.
• Performs and interprets common laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic and other routine diagnostic procedures used to identify pathophysiologic processes as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• Performs routine and specialized procedures as credentialed and privileged by the Medical Executive Committee and the Governing Body of the applicable hospitals.
• May prescribe and monitor medications as allowed by license through applicable state board and Cleveland Clinic policies.
• Educates patients and answers questions regarding their disease, treatments, related drug and treatment side effects and hazards.
• Participates in medical team rounds; collaborates with nursing, medical and other healthcare team members regularly to ensure quality patient care.
• Refers patients to specialists as appropriate for consultation or for specialized health resources and treatment.
• Ensures continuity of care by serving as a liaison between patient and other members of the multi-disciplinary care team or with other specialty areas as necessary.
• Participates in quality monitoring thru the review of records and treatment plans for patient outcomes on a periodic basis to assure quality care.
• Facilitates appropriate length of stay, discharge planning and compliance with regulatory standards for inpatient management.
• Supports professional development of the health care team.
• Promotes translation of evidence-based practices, guidelines, and research.
• May conduct research studies.
• May assists in data collection and analysis.
• May serve as clinical preceptor for students.
• May onboard new caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level